Question 1

what is a brain hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Bleeding on or inside the brain.  Locations can be either intraparenchymal, subarachnoid, sub dural, or epidural.  Can be related to trauma or spontaneous.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of a brain hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The symptoms may vary depending on the type of bleed. The most dramatic are bleeds from aneurysms in which the classic symptom is the sudden severe "worst headache of one's life". These may be coma producing. The intracerebral hemorrhage or hemorrhagic stroke frequently presents with sudden onset of neurological deficits like weakness on one side, speech problems, or altered level of consciousness.

Question 3

when after concussions do brain hemorrhage occur?

Accepted Answer

Not direct: There is not a direct correlation between concussions and brain hemorrhages. In people sustaining bruising or hemorrhage into the brain with a significant  brain injury, the highest risk for expansion is generally within the first 24 to 48 hours.

Question 4

can depression be a consequence of brain hemorrhage?

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Indirectly: Having any life changing event can lead to depression. A "brain hemorrhage" can certainly lead to feelings of loss of control and recognition of one's mortality and may also cause life style changes if there is a neurological deficit. All these things can lead to a depressive state as one tries to cope with this sudden onslaught of feelings and changes.

Question 5

is it possible to get treatment for a brain hemorrhage?

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Absolutely : It depends on type of hemorrhage and size and the effects to the patient.

Question 6

how long after a concussion does a brain hemorrhage occur?

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Concussion: In the majority of cases the hemorrhage occurs at the time of injury, while later bleeding can occur it is quite uncommon but possible.

Question 7

is it possible to have a brain hemorrhage and be alive still with no seizures?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not all brain hemorrhages are fatal.  It depends on the cause of the bleeding (rupture of an aneurysm, trauma etc), the amount of blood spilled, the location of the hemorrhage (sub dural, subarachnoid, within the substance of the brain, damage to adjacent structures and the effect on intracranial pressure.  Seizures are most likely when the hemorrhage is within the substance of the brain.

Question 8

is there any increased risk for brain hemorrhage if a person has factor v disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes.Factor V Leiden?: By "Factor V disease", you've either Factor V Leiden or Factor V deficiency. Either way, you can be at risk for brain bleeds. Factor V Leiden predisposes you to clots in the brain, but the vessels distal to (further downstream) from the artery where the clot forms can  degenerate; then, if/when blood flow is restored thru other arteries, that part of the brain can hemorrhage. (Clotting &amp; bleeding)

Question 9

might it be possible that a a brain hemorrhage or the beginning of one be detected though a test by the ophthalmologist?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Changes in your peripheral vision
the health of you optic nerve
the status of you eye movements
can all help indicate  the location and seriousness of a "brain hemorrhage".

Question 10

brain hemorrhage on dec 30th, 2021. stabilized. i have daily headaches, some light, some days severe. how long will headaches last?

Accepted Answer

: It's hard to predict. The headache often improves by time but it may become chronic. You need to address this problem with your neurologist.

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